Applicants seeking U.S. nonimmigrant visas are advised to schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. embassy or consulate located in their country of residence or nationality. According to the announcement, "Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, go to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/adjudicating-nonimmigrant-visa-applicants-in-their-country-of-residence-sep-6-2025.html ."
The guidance applies to all applicants and is available in both English and Chinese. The official statement reiterates that interviews must be arranged at the appropriate location, and stresses that visa fees cannot be refunded or transferred under any circumstances.
Further details about this process can be found on the U.S. Department of State’s website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/adjudicating-nonimmigrant-visa-applicants-in-their-country-of-residence-sep-6-2025.html.